When a gamma ray is emitted by a nucleus,the nucleus then has appreciably less
A)mass.
B)charge.
C)both of these
D)neither of these

Name: When a gamma ray is emitted by a nucleus,the nucleus then has appreciably less A)mass. B)charge. C)both of these D)neither of these
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Gamma rays are high-energy photons that are emitted by the nucleus during radioactive decay. They do not affect the mass or charge of the nucleus. Thus, the nucleus has neither less mass nor less charge after emitting a gamma ray.

When a Gamma Ray Is Emitted by a Nucleus,the Nucleus